Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Austria, Salzburg, 1070-1090
MS M.780 fol. 16r

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Christ: Baptism -- John Baptist, nimbed, holds roll in left hand and raises right hand to head of Christ, nimbed, nude, in river Jordan; dove of Holy Ghost cross-nimbed, emerges from arc of heaven above Him; nimbed angel holds garments; two trees.
Illustration for Gospel reading of Matthew 3:13-17 for Octave of Epiphany.